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Robert Douglas Hensley

April 12, 1951 — February 4, 2023

Abingdon, VA

Robert Douglas Hensley, Sr., age 71, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Ballad Hospice House.  Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Bascom Campbell Hensley and Alice Elizabeth Adams Hensley; wife of 54 years, Delores Jean Snedegar Hensley; brothers, Vernoy, Kenny, and Dallas Hensley; sisters, Fayetta Williams, Goldie Roark, Lucille Jones, Linda Hensley, and Kathy Hensley; and grandson Chad Belcher.

He is survived by his son Robert Hensley, Jr. (Rebecca) of Quinten, Virginia and daughter Chantelle Hensley (Allen Jessee) of Abingdon, Virginia; five grandchildren, Shaun Hensley, Jacob Hicks, Cody Belcher Karissa Hensley and Sara as well as three great grandchildren; brother, Randy Hensley (Debbie), and Lester Neal Hensley; sister, Beverly Bailey (Barry); brother-in-law, Roger Snedegar; sister-in-law, Darlene Williams; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 1 – 2 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Valley View Freewill Baptist Church on Spoon Gap Road in Abingdon, Virginia.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Brandon Hensley officiating.  Pallbearers will be grandsons and family and friends.

Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register.  The family of Robert Douglas Hensley, Sr. is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.

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Friday, February 10, 2023

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Valley View Free Will Baptist Church

19423 Spoon Gap Road, Abingdon, VA 24211

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Friday, February 10, 2023

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Valley View Free Will Baptist Church

19423 Spoon Gap Road, Abingdon, VA 24211

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